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STMicroelectronics Improves System Clock Distribution with Low-Power ICs Supporting Per-Channel Enable Controls

Ionela — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:40:19 +0200

STMicroelectronics, a world leader in analog and mixed-signal ICs, has announced the first six devices in a series of clock-distribution ICs, which are the first in the market to provide per-channel output-enable controls for precision clock management in embedded and handheld applications.

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NXP announces first PC power supply solution to achieve the 80 PLUS Gold Standard

Ionela — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:35:55 +0200

NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, announced that its GreenChip PC chipset has achieved 80 PLUS Gold certification for a reference design, as set by Ecos Consulting and the 80 PLUS Program. With efficiency of well over 90 percent, this is the first PC desktop power supply reference solution to meet the stringent demands of the Gold standard, helping to enable the PC industry to accelerate its green power roadmaps.

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New Microcontroller Drivers from Fujitsu Microelectronics and Elektrobit Deliver Maximum Efficiency for Automotive Software Deve

Ionela — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:24:56 +0200

Fujitsu Microelectronics America announced that Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited, a leading developer of advanced microcontrollers for automotive applications, has joined Elektrobit of Finland to develop new MCU drivers for Fujitsu's MB91460 series of 32-bit microcontrollers. The new drivers are compatible with AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System Architecture) release 2.1, and will offer customers a high degree of code reusability and maximum efficiency for application designs.

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Piezo resonator enables smallest linear motor worldwide

Ionela — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:16:54 +0200

EPCOS, world market leader in piezo actuators for fuel injection systems, has developed a series of innovative miniaturized multilayer piezo components. In addition to the ultra-flat piezo transformers already on the market, EPCOS now also offers piezo benders and resonators. The latter has allowed US company New Scale Technologies to develop the world’s smallest linear motor that is powered directly by a battery voltage of 2.8 V. With a length of 6 mm, its height and width are just 1.55 mm².

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Sensors for accurate medical thermometers

Ionela — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:10:19 +0200

The new disposable thermometers from EPCOS are characterized by a high accuracy of up to ±0.1 K and a short response time of 7 s. This allows fast and simple measurement of a patient’s body temperature. The concept of these disposable sensors relies on the proven ceramic technology for NTC thermistors on a chip basis, the use of materials such as polypropylene qualified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and new process technologies.

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AVX HONORED BY ARROW AT EDS 2008

Ionela — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:04:24 +0200

AVX Corporation received two awards from Arrow Electronics at the 2008 Electronic Distribution Show (EDS). AVX was presented with the 2007 Largest Passives Supplier Award and the 2007 Largest Dollar Growth in Passives Award.

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Developers can bring portability to more products with TI's breakthrough advancements in power-efficient DSPs and applications p

Ionela — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:45:12 +0200

As developers look at their next designs for medical, audio, industrial and emerging applications, there is greater demand for portability with superior features, such as a consumer-friendly graphical user interface (GUI). The balance between power and performance of a processor has traditionally meant trading off one or the other; now that is no longer the case. Giving engineers the scalable solutions they need to design both basic and feature-laden portable end products, Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced its breakthrough low-power processor roadmap with more than 15 new devices across four product lines.

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TI launches Power over Ethernet controller to optimize sub-13-W designs

Ionela — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:42:58 +0200

Expanding on the company's line of Power over Ethernet (PoE) controllers, Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a 13-W PoE powered device controller with onboard DC/DC converter specifically designed to meet the needs of IEEE 802.3af-compliant applications. The new, highly-integrated device eases system design and size for PoE applications, including IP phones, IP security cameras, wireless access points, security card readers and RFID scanners, to name a few.

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Loewe Selects NXP To Power Full-HD LCD TVs

Ionela — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:34:53 +0200

Loewe, a leading European TV manufacturer has chosen the flagship video postprocessor from NXP Semiconductors, PNX5100 to deliver full-HD picture quality on its latest 37-inch and 40-inch LCD TV line-up the Spheros R37 Full HD 100, the Individual 40 Selection Full HD 100 and the Individual 40 Compose Full HD 100. The 100Hz flat panels from Loewe will draw on NXP's Motion Accurate Picture Processing (MAPP) technology and full motion compensated up-conversion to reduce contour blurring and halos for brilliant 1920x1080 high-definition (HD) images.

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20W stereo Class D speaker amplifier with analog and digital volume control operates from a 4.5V to 14V supply - New Product Rel

Ionela — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:30:02 +0200

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX9744, the industry's first 20W stereo Class D speaker amplifier to operate from a 4.5V to 14V power supply. The wide supply range minimizes the cost of portable designs by reducing component count and allowing the use of a smaller battery pack. The MAX9744 provides ample output power throughout the power-supply voltage range, making it ideal for MP3 docking stations, gaming consoles, and flat-panel televisions.

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